Another popular artist with a full schedule for the next year is Joey Phuwasit, a rock star from the Northeast. He recently opened up on the show “Ble AM” about his life story to where he is today. He revealed that he believes in fate so much that he changed his name and surname before he became famous. He also told the story of his near-death experience as a child. He also showed off a new song and cracked jokes that were extremely funny.
How was it after becoming a monk?
Joey: It was my first time ordaining as a monk. I felt that it was good. Personally, I am someone who respects the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. When I entered the temple, I adjusted well to being a monk.
What is the intention of ordination?
Joey: One, before becoming a singer, I made a promise to the sacred with my own words. I wanted to be successful in my career as an artist. If it goes as planned, such as having a house for my grandparents, and this dream comes true, I will ordain as a monk. I also took the opportunity to ordain as a monk for my grandparents and mother. I ordained for about 10 days.
After being ordained, have you applied it to your life?
Joey: I already adhere to the principles of Dhamma. I think well, do well, know how to let go, and accept it. I have always tried to do this and that. I have always done good deeds and helped others. But when I became a monk, I gained more peace in my mind.
Some people say that Joey is someone who believes in fate?
Joey: I believe in fate, in life after death, and in UFOs.
To the point of changing the name?
Joey: Yes, I still use Bank’s last name, the producer. I came to live in his house for 3-4 years, and then I changed my name from the original “Jakkrit Khamchit”. He said that this name came in the sense of becoming a monk and keeping the precepts, which would be good, but if I came in the sense of not keeping the precepts, it would be bad.
Why do you like singing?
Joey: Actually, I’ve liked it since I was a kid.
What song do you think changed Joey Phuwasit’s life and made him known until today?
Joey: Golden face
I heard you had a near-death experience?
Joey: At that time, I was still a kid. I went to collect lotus and rowed a boat and it capsized. It sank. Because I couldn’t swim, it was chaotic. Then there was a dog on the boat that swam. We saw why it could swim, so I tried to swim like it, and it survived.
